If you plan to visit Chongqing in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +27°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 152 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+38°C
Max.
152 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chongqing has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Chongqing in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chongqing for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +17°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +27°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +34°C.
Is Chongqing warm or cold in May?
Chongqing is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +16°C to +20°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Chongqing:
Climate in Chongqing in May
Chongqing weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+27°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+11°C
+16°C
Max. temperature
+36°C
+38°C
+38°C
Rainfall
117 mm
152 mm
150 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
76%
76%
79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1007 HPa
1002 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
4
Cloudy days
6
6
7
Rainy days
20
21
19
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +23°C to +27°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 117 mm to 152 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 76%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
Wind speed in Chongqing in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Chongqing is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Chongqing based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 68% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 125 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
May is one of the rainiest months in Chongqing, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Chongqing wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 42% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Chongqing?
This is the weather in Chongqing in May 2024:
1 May
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+30°C
2 May
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+29°C
3 May
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+32°C
4 May
☀️
+32°C
5 May
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+30°C
6 May
🌧️
+25°C
7 May
☁️
+24°C
8 May
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+23°C
9 May
🌧️
+20°C
10 May
☁️
+22°C
11 May
☀️
+25°C
12 May
☀️
+29°C
13 May
☀️
+28°C
14 May
☀️
+30°C
15 May
☀️
+28°C
16 May
☀️
+29°C
17 May
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+33°C
18 May
🌧️
+23°C
19 May
🌫️
+24°C
20 May
☀️
+27°C
21 May
🌧️
+26°C
22 May
☀️
+20°C
23 May
☀️
+23°C
24 May
☀️
+29°C
25 May
🌫️
+25°C
26 May
🌫️
+26°C
27 May
🌫️
+27°C
28 May
🌫️
+30°C
29 May
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+34°C
30 May
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+32°C
31 May
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+34°C
In May 2024 Chongqing had 19 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +27°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +20°C. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Chongqing climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Chongqing in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+21°C) and the highest in 2024 (+24°C). The driest year was 2006 with only 689 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 1476 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chongqing in May:
Is May a good time to visit Chongqing?
It’s always a good time to visit Chongqing, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Chongqing in May?
May is warm in Chongqing. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Chongqing rainy in May?
Chongqing is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Chongqing in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chongqing in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chongqing, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
